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Camellia Leslie Ann
Botanical Name: Camellia japonica ‘Leslie Ann’
Common Name: Leslie Ann Camellia
Mature Height and Width:
8–12′ tall × 6–8′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright, dense, broadly pyramidal to oval evergreen shrub. Naturally layered branching with a refined but not rigid structure. Slow to moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Glossy, dark green, leathery evergreen leaves with fine serration along margins. Maintains strong year-round structure and color.
Flower Description: Large, formal double blooms in soft light pink. Petals are tightly layered in a symmetrical rosette pattern, 4–5 inches across. Flowers are borne singly along stems.
Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring
Fall Color: Evergreen; no fall color change.
Light Requirements: Partial shade; best with morning sun and afternoon shade. Protect from winter winds in Zones 6–7.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 7–9 (protected Zone 6 microclimates possible)
Notable Landscape Uses:
Foundation plantings in protected sites; courtyard gardens; formal shrub borders; evergreen specimen; southern-style garden designs; patio-edge plantings; focal point in winter-interest landscapes.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Camellias are generally not a preferred browse, though flower buds may be sampled in higher-pressure areas. Established plants typically maintain structure but may lose some blooms without protection.
Note: Best planted in a protected location in Zone 7. Shelter from winter wind and strong afternoon sun helps preserve buds and foliage.